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  1. On This Day November 3, 1980 – The Damned Released The Black Album

    On This Day November 3, 1980 – The Damned Released The Black Album

    On this day November 3, 1980, The Damned released The Black Album, a bold and experimental double record that showcased the band’s evolution from punk pioneers to innovative artists unafraid to explore new sounds. Mixing punk energy with gothic atmosphere and melodic depth, the album became one...
  2. On This Day October 17 1985 - Various Artists Released The Blasting Concept Vol. 2

    On This Day October 17 1985 - Various Artists Released The Blasting Concept Vol. 2

    On this day October 17 1985, SST Records released The Blasting Concept Vol. 2, a compilation album that captured the energy and diversity of the American underground punk scene in the mid 1980s. The album featured a mix of influential bands that helped define the independent music movement of...
  3. On This Day September 14 1989 – Quickness Album by Bad Brains Released

    On This Day September 14 1989 – Quickness Album by Bad Brains Released

    On this day September 14 1989, Bad Brains released their fourth studio album Quickness. The record pushed boundaries by blending punk, reggae, metal, and funk into one aggressive and urgent sound that stood out in the late 80s music scene. Quickness featured tracks such as Soul Craft, Voyage...
  4. On This Day September 14 1987 – Happy? Album by Public Image Ltd Released

    On This Day September 14 1987 – Happy? Album by Public Image Ltd Released

    On this day September 14 1987, Public Image Ltd released their sixth studio album Happy?. The album saw the band moving further into alternative rock and dance rock territory, with John Lydon fronting a lineup that included John McGeoch, Lu Edmonds, Allan Dias, and Bruce Smith. Happy? featured...
  5. On This Day September 5, 1989 – S&M Airlines by NOFX was Released

    On This Day September 5, 1989 – S&M Airlines by NOFX was Released

    On this day September 5, 1989, NOFX released their second studio album, S and M Airlines. This release marked their debut on Epitaph Records and helped set the tone for the band’s evolving sound. Recorded in just six days, the album brought sharper production, faster tempos, and a more focused...
  6. On This Day August 23 1980 – The Heatwave Festival Near Toronto Began

    On This Day August 23 1980 – The Heatwave Festival Near Toronto Began

    On this day August 23 1980, the Heatwave Festival kicked off near Toronto drawing tens of thousands of fans for one of the most iconic alternative music events of the decade. Held at Mosport Park in Ontario, it was often referred to as the punk and new wave Woodstock and featured a powerhouse...
  7. On This Day August 8 1988 – D.I. Released What Good Is Grief to a God

    On This Day August 8 1988 – D.I. Released What Good Is Grief to a God

    On this day August 8 1988, D.I. released their third studio album What Good Is Grief to a God, a fierce continuation of the band’s presence in the Southern California punk scene. Known for their high energy sound and anti establishment themes, D.I. delivered a raw and unapologetic record that...
  8. On This Day: April 18, 1986 - Butthole Surfers Released Rembrandt Pussyhorse

    On This Day: April 18, 1986 - Butthole Surfers Released Rembrandt Pussyhorse

    On this day April 18, 1986, Butthole Surfers released their second studio album Rembrandt Pussyhorse. Known for their chaotic style and unpredictable sound, the band pushed their experimental boundaries even further with this bizarre and unsettling release. Rembrandt Pussyhorse reached number 9...
  9. On This Day: April 15, 1987 - The Exploited Released Death Before Dishonour

    On This Day: April 15, 1987 - The Exploited Released Death Before Dishonour

    On this day April 15, 1987, The Exploited released their fifth studio album Death Before Dishonour, continuing their evolution from raw street punk into a more aggressive crossover thrash sound. Known for their political fury and relentless energy, the band pushed their sound into heavier...
  10. Pete

    The Durutti Column Released LC - November 10, 1981

    On this day, November 10, 1981, The Durutti Column released their second album, LC. Known for its unique mix of post-punk and ambient influences, the album became a significant release for fans of experimental and atmospheric music. LC features intricate guitar work and a hauntingly minimalistic...
  11. Pete

    Grotesque (After the Gramme) (1980)

    Title: Grotesque (After the Gramme) Artist: The Fall Genre: Post-Punk Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - How I Wrote 'Elastic Man' - 4:24 2 - City Hobgoblins - 2:24 3 - Totally Wired - 3:26 4 - Putta Block - 3:48 5 - Pay Your Rates - 3:03 6 - English Scheme - 1:59 7 - New Face in Hell -...
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    Script of the Bridge (1983)

    Title: Script of the Bridge Artist: The Chameleons Genre: Post-Punk Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Don't Fall - 4:05 2 - Here Today - 3:58 3 - Monkeyland - 5:17 4 - Second Skin - 6:51 5 - Up the Down Escalator - 3:58 6 - Less Than Human - 4:12 7 - Pleasure and Pain - 5:11 8 -...
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    End of the Century (1980)

    Title: End of the Century Artist: Ramones Genre: Punk Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio? - 3:52 2 - I'm Affected - 2:53 3 - Danny Says - 3:09 4 - Chinese Rock - 2:31 5 - The Return of Jackie and Judy - 3:14 6 - Let's Go - 2:34 7 - Baby, I Love You -...
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